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Lionel Messi accused of breaching $7 million contract by sitting out a Florida soccer friendly 04/15/2026 04:44pm • MIAMI (AP) ��� Lionel Messi is being sued by a Miami-based event promoter who says the soccer icon violated terms of a $7 million contract by missing an exhibition match last year. Vid Music Group filed the lawsuit for fraud and breach of contract against Messi and the Argentine Football Association Anitta, like you've never heard her before. The Brazilian superstar talks new album, 'SNL' and God 04/15/2026 04:44pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� The lights are low in Studio 8H. All eyes ��� and all cameras, of which there are at least half a dozen ��� are on Anitta. The Brazilian superstar stands in the center, flanked by dancers and a small band lining the stage. It's quiet enough to hear a pin drop. A stand-in announces, Movie Review: Bob Odenkirk's sheriff is new to town in the gory thriller 'Normal' 04/15/2026 04:43pm • Over the years, we���ve seen countless characters wander into corrupt small towns and become entrapped by the locals. Usually, the mean face of these movies is the town sheriff. The best recent example: Don Johnson���s crooked lawman in 2024���s ���Rebel Ridge.��� But in Ben Wheatley���s ���Normal,� Jordan Walker extends hitting streak to 11 games, Cardinals beat Guardians 5-3 04/15/2026 04:41pm • ST. LOUIS (AP) ��� Nathan Church had three hits, Alec Burleson had two RBIs and Jordan Walker extended his hitting streak to 11 games as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-3 on Wednesday. Dustin May (2-2) allowed one run on six hits and a walk and had four strikeouts in six innin Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes 04/15/2026 04:41pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The Republican-led Senate on Wednesday rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt President Donald Trump���s war in Iran, turning aside a resolution that would require the U.S. to withdraw forces from the conflict until Congress authorizes further action. The 47-52 vote was AI-rendered Val Kilmer debuts in 'As Deep as the Grave' trailer 04/15/2026 04:35pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) ��� The filmmakers behind ���As Deep as the Grave,��� the indie film that is using an artificial intelligence-rendered version of Val Kilmer in a prominent role, debuted a first look at the recreated actor Wednesday at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. ���Don���t fear the dead and don���t fear Grains higher, livestock mixed 04/15/2026 04:30pm • CHICAGO (AP) _ Grain futures were higher Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. May. corn rose by 8.75 cents at $4.52 a bushel. May. wheat rose by 1.25 cents at $5.93 a bushel. May. oats was up 0.25 cent at $3.44 a bushel. May. soybeans gained 8.5 cents at $11.65 a bushel. Beef was mixed and pork Columbia Pike gets an underground makeover 04/15/2026 04:30pm • During a ribbon-cutting ceremony in South Arlington County, Virginia, officials unveiled the newly-revitalized Columbia Pike Wednesday. But after many years of construction and approximately $200 million spent, many of the improvements can���t be seen. That���s not because they didn���t happen �� Will Maryland's favorite beach town have enough international student workers this summer? 04/15/2026 04:24pm • Every summer Ocean City, Maryland, depends on college students from other countries to fill seasonal jobs through the State Department's Summer Work Travel program. "This international student exchange program has been a real asset to employers here in Ocean City for 20 years," Amy Thompson, pres How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 4/15/2026 04/15/2026 04:23pm • U.S. stocks have hit a record following their big rally over the last two weeks. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% Wednesday and eclipsed its prior all-time high set in January. After falling nearly 10% below its record in late March, the S&P 500 has roared roughly 10% higher on hopes the global econom British lawmakers are in a jam over changes to the definition of marmalade 04/15/2026 04:20pm • LONDON (AP) ��� Marmalade is proving to be a sticky subject in Britain as a debate simmers over changes to the definition of the beloved breakfast spread made of citrus fruits. Lawmakers in the House of Commons on Wednesday expressed concern about marmalade's future after media reports that U.K. Pri KALA BIO: Q4 Earnings Snapshot 04/15/2026 04:20pm • ARLINGTON, Mass. (AP) ��� ARLINGTON, Mass. (AP) ��� KALA BIO, Inc. (KALA) on Wednesday reported earnings of $686,000 in its fourth quarter. The Arlington, Massachusetts-based company said it had net income of 86 cents per share. For the year, the company reported a loss of $27 million, or $3.31 per SL Green: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 04/15/2026 04:15pm • NEWYORK, N.Y. (AP) ��� NEWYORK, N.Y. (AP) ��� SL Green Realty Corp. (SLG) on Wednesday reported a key measure of profitability in its first quarter. The results missed Wall Street expectations. The Newyork, New York-based real estate investment trust said it had funds from operations of $64.6 millio JB Hunt: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 04/15/2026 04:11pm • LOWELL, Ark. (AP) ��� LOWELL, Ark. (AP) ��� JB Hunt Transport Services Inc. (JBHT) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $141.6 million. The Lowell, Arkansas-based company said it had net income of $1.49 per share. The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine a Ballot proposal for income tax cut sparks debate in Massachusetts 04/15/2026 04:11pm • This November, Massachusetts voters may be asked to approve a state income tax cut from 5% to 4%. Supporters say the tax cut would give the state a competitive edge, boost the economy and improve affordability. But opponents, including four New Bedford lawmakers, argue it could put public programs a